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The dust from strongly colored accent wood like padauk and redheart can migrate into the pores of adjacent pieces during sanding and discolor the wood. For this reason, it’s generally not wise to pair light-colored, porous wood with strongly colored exotics. However, if your design demands that you do so, vacuuming the workpiece frequently as you sand can often remove the offending dust. Strongly colored wood can also bleed into adjacent areas if the finish is applied too generously. Minimize this likelihood by using light coats of finish. Fortunately, the discolored areas can usually be corrected with an application of the appropriate solvent, and the finish repaired.

Don't be afraid to try new woods and combinations. If you don’t want to commit to a full-size project, make a small prototype to see how the wood cuts and sands. I’ve made my share of “designer sawdust” but have also had some wonderful discoveries—you’ll never know how things will work out unless you try.